Preview Roundups
September 01, 2018
Detroit at NY Yankees 4:05 PM ET
Newly acquired Andrew McCutchen is expected to be in the lineup when the New York Yankees continue their four-game series against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday night. With right fielder Aaron Judge sidelined since late July, the Yankees pulled off a deal with San Francisco on Friday to bring in 2013 National League MVP and five-time All-Star McCutchen.
NY Mets at San Francisco 4:05 PM ET
The trading of Andrew McCutchen to the New York Yankees opened up a spot for top prospect Chris Shaw, who will receive a long look from the San Francisco GIants over the final month of the season. Shaw again is expected to be in the lineup against the visiting New York Mets on Saturday after going 0-for-2 with an RBI in his major-league debut in the series opener.
Milwaukee at Washington 7:05 PM ET
The Milwaukee Brewers sent a message that they are all in as they pursue a bid to the National League postseason party, adding a pair of left-handers to bolster their pitching staff and an outfielder in three separate trades on Friday. Reliever Xavier Cedeno is expected to be available when the Brewers resume their three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
Chi. Cubs at Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET
The Philadelphia Phillies ended an otherwise difficult August with a dramatic win and now set their sights on a strong closing month, beginning with Saturday's matchup against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Asdrubal Cabrera launched a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Phillies to a 2-1 win in the opener of the three-game series Friday night.
Boston at Chi. White Sox 7:10 PM ET
Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, who posted 11 victories through July 9, is expected back from the disabled list to start Saturday night when his major league-best Boston Red Sox visit the Chicago White Sox for the third of a four-game set. Rodriguez’s return is a welcome sight with Chris Sale (shoulder) still not back and David Price likely missing his next start after getting hit with a line drive off his left wrist Wednesday.
Pittsburgh at Atlanta 7:10 PM ET
The Atlanta Braves were all-in on Chris Archer at the trade deadline before turning to Kevin Gausman at the last minute, and on Saturday night they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in a matchup of the starting pitcher they wanted against the hurler they acquired. Tampa Bay sent Archer to the Pirates after Pittsburgh offered a package more robust than other suitors, including the Braves, who in turn traded with Baltimore to land Gausman mere minutes before the July 31 deadline.
Tampa Bay at Cleveland 7:10 PM ET
Slugger Edwin Encarnacion made the difference in the series opener and looks continue his offensive surge when the Cleveland Indians host the Tampa Bay Rays for the middle contest of a three-game set Saturday night. Encarnacion launched his 29th homer, knocking in his sixth run in five games, during the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie as American League Central-leading Cleveland went on to post a 3-0 victory Friday.
Toronto at Miami 7:10 PM ET
On the day they reportedly traded away a former MVP and a veteran outfielder, the Toronto Blue Jays also said goodbye to a miserable road losing streak. The Blue Jays will try to build upon their first win away from home since Aug. 15 when they take on the host Miami Marlins in the second of a three-game series Saturday night.
LA Angels at Houston 7:10 PM ET
Josh James will make his major-league debut when the Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. The 25-year-old James is receiving a chance after registering 171 strikeouts in 114 1/3 innings at the Double- and Triple-A levels.
Baltimore at Kansas City 7:15 PM ET
The Kansas City Royals have spent the bulk of the season struggling for offense, but there has been no shortage of run production throughout their eight-game homestand. The Royals look to extend their best six-game stretch of the season a bit longer Saturday when they host the second of three contests against the Baltimore Orioles.
Cincinnati at St. Louis 7:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals' decision to pass on veterans and trust their farm system at the trade deadline sparked one of the best months in club history. Daniel Poncedeleon hopes to continue the Cardinals' recent success with rookie starters Saturday when St. Louis hosts the second of three games versus the Cincinnati Reds.
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 PM ET
After finishing August with five consecutive losses, the Texas Rangers look to begin the final month of the season on a positive note when they host the Minnesota Twins on Saturday for the middle contest of their three-game set. Texas let a six-run lead disappear on Friday and suffered a 10-7 defeat in the series opener.
Colorado at San Diego 8:40 PM ET
After closing August with back-to-back ugly losses, the Colorado Rockies are hoping that turning the calendar awakens their suddenly quiet offense. The Rockies continue their four-game series against the host San Diego Padres on Saturday looking for a spark from the top of their order after scoring a total of two runs in the first two contests.
Seattle at Oakland 9:05 PM ET
The Oakland Athletics hope to continue their climb toward first place in the American League West when they host the Seattle Mariners on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. Oakland bounced back from a series-opening beatdown to post a 7-5 win on Friday and get within 1 1/2 games of division-leading Houston.
Arizona at LA Dodgers 9:10 PM ET
Clayton Kershaw looks to win his fourth straight decision as well as pitch his team into a first-place tie in the National League West when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday for the third contest of their four-game series. Justin Turner hit the tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning on Friday as Los Angeles pulled within one game of the first-place Diamondbacks with a 3-2 victory.